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Performance is the main reason for pressure and stress in today\u2019s high-paced world. We are
\nconstantly on the spotlight when it comes to getting whichever task done as quickly and efficiently
\nas possible that we often forget to take care of ourselves. We are always on the clock and this takes
\na huge toll on our overall health and energy levels.
\nThis is not something you should worry too much about though. There is no need to think you are
\ngoing crazy, let alone to start knocking on your friendly neighborhood therapist\u2019s door. All you need
\nis a little motivation. The following list will run you through 10 great apps to help you keep the juices
\nflowing and your mental health as sharp as ever.<\/p>\n
1. Lumosity<\/a><\/strong> 2. Sudoku<\/a><\/strong> 3. CogniFit Brain Fitness<\/a><\/strong> 4. Eidetic<\/a><\/strong> 5. Braingle<\/a><\/strong> 6. Personal Zen<\/a><\/strong> 7. Elevate<\/a><\/strong> 8. Peak<\/a><\/strong>
\nLumosity is one of the most respected, well known and consolidated brain training and mental
\nfitness programs in the market today. What makes Lumosity stand out is its games that mostly focus
\non improving one\u2019s memory and problem-solving skills while also working on your attention span.
\nYou can either play the game directly on their website or through their free apps for either iOS or
\nAndroid. Lumosity also provides a meditation and mindfulness app called Lumosity Mind. As an
\ninteresting sidenote, studies performed on children with cancer-related brain injuries have shown
\ndevelopments in memory and executive function after undergoing Lumosity-like brain training.<\/p>\n
\nThere is nothing wrong with going with a golden oldie and pen and paper favorite like Sudoku. With
\nno need for fancy graphics nor flashy animations, Sudoku is one of those puzzle games that will get
\nyour brain focused for hours. Sudoku hasn\u2019t lost any of its appeal and it isn\u2019t hard to find a huge
\nvariety of apps to choose from with a countless supply of variations to go with it. Not only does
\nSudoku provide brain training, as it relies on short-term memory, it is also a great way of passing
\nthe time and provides you with that added ego-boost every time you complete a puzzle!<\/p>\n
\nCreated with the priceless contribution of neuroscientists, this entertaining app is aimed at
\nimproving a user\u2019s levels of memory and concentration. Apart from being able to track your progress
\nas you go, you can also challenge your friends in an ever-satisfying battle of the brains! What is really
\nappealing about the app is that it adjusts the difficulty level based on your overall performance and
\nresults. CogniFit Brain Fitness isn\u2019t time consuming and you will start seeing results with a few 20-
\nto-30-minute sessions per week.<\/p>\n
\nEidetic is a memory enhancement app that uses the repetition technique to aid users in memorizing
\nimportant information such as phone numbers, credit card details, passwords or even specific
\nwords. Apart from this Eidetic also notifies you when it is test time, in an attempt to help you retain
\ninformation in your long-term memory. Eidetic is a very interesting app for older adults, particularly
\nthose who are beginning to notice memory lapses. Apart from being free, this app is very userfriendly.<\/p>\n
\nBraingle prides itself in having the largest collection of brain teasers available with over 15,000
\npuzzles and games. Different from other apps, that focus on memory and reaction-based tests,
\nBraingle\u2019s approach to help maintain brain sharpness is through the use of riddles, codes and
\nciphers, trivia quizzes and optical illusions. You can even play against your friends and family which
\nadds a lot of interactivity to this already unique product.<\/p>\n
\nPersonal Zen\u2019s goal is to reduce stress and increase the user\u2019s well-being. According to the creators,
\na 5\u201310-minute use may improve well-being while a continuous interaction of up to 40 minutes per
\nweek may assist in significantly reducing your stress level. Another very important aspect of this app
\nis that it trains the brain to focus on positive aspects and provides strategies on keeping out
\nnegativity that can have an unpleasant impact on your mental capabilities.<\/p>\n
\nAlongside Lumosity, Elevate is widely considered as one of the top 2 brain training apps today. With
\nover 35 games that track five different types of mental development, it is easy to see why Elevate is
\nan app to consider. Elevate pays special attention to reading, writing, speaking and math apart from
\nallowing you to customize your training and focus on whichever subjects you would prefer to pay
\nmore attention to. As with most other brain games, you can track your progress to see how your
\nskills are improving. The app is free for both iOS and Android.<\/p>\n
\nPeak is an iOS and Android oriented app that looks gorgeous with its very visually pleasing design,
\ngame layout and highly intuitive flow. Peak delivers brain games to work on focus, memory,
\nproblem-solving, mental agility as well as other cognitive functions. Its competitive side is also a plus
\nas you can challenge other users and are able to compare your progress with Peak\u2019s ever-growing
\ncommunity. Should you have an Apple Watch, you can seamlessly integrate the app with it. Peak is
\nfree to use and offers a subscription model should you be interested in trying some of its more
\nadvanced features.<\/p>\n